Inpatient Therapist - PRN (Days / Weekends)

Acadia Healthcare; Weldon Spring (MO); On-site; USD 35,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

CenterPointe Hospital is seeking an Inpatient Therapist to join our team on a PRN basis (days and weekends). Licensure is not required — Master’s-level candidates are encouraged to apply, with hourly pay of $25.43 – $31.27.

Responsibilities include applying psychotherapeutic techniques, conducting assessments, delivering individual/group/family sessions, and maintaining patient documentation. CPR certification and licensure or eligibility are required, with opportunities in inpatient or

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling or Human Services is required.
• At least 1 year of experience with the target patient population.
• State or national licensure as a professional therapy provider or eligible for licensure.

Responsibilities

• Apply psychotherapeutic techniques for individuals and families.
• Conduct psychosocial assessment and initial discharge planning.
• Conduct individual, group or family sessions as appropriate.
• Provide initial treatment planning and coordinate additional services as needed.
• Maintain therapy documentation per standards and revise as needed.
• Maintain a caseload and participate in treatment team meetings.
• May work in inpatient or outpatient settings as needed.
• Assist with case management, discharge or aftercare planning.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Assessment

Caseload management

Education

Master's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling or Human Services field

Tools

CPR certification

De-escalation training

First aid training

Job description

Overview

Inpatient Therapist - PRN (Days/Weekends)

Licensure not required — Master’s-level candidates are encouraged to apply!

Hourly Rate: $25.43 – $31.27

CenterPointe Hospital is a private, freestanding 150-bed psychiatric hospital dedicated to providing life-changing care for adults and seniors. We offer both inpatient and outpatient services to support individuals facing a wide range of mental health and substance use challenges.

Our approach is rooted in the belief that with the right combination of medical care, therapy, and education, people can better understand their symptoms and build skills to manage daily life with confidence.

Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Apply psychotherapeutic techniques and interventions in the delivery of services to individuals and families for the purpose of treating such diagnosed emotional and behavioral disorders.
• Conduct a psychosocial assessment and develop an initial discharge plan.
• Conduct individual, group or family sessions as appropriate for the treatment plan of the patient.
• Provide initial treatment planning for patient based on assessment and coordinate any additional services needed, revising as necessary.
• Maintain documentation of therapy services provided to each patient according to facility and professional standards and revising as indicated by facility or professional standard.
• Maintain a caseload as assigned.
• Participate in treatment team meetings and collaborate with other staff to facilitate services for the patient, as appropriate to their treatment plan.
• May provide these services in an inpatient or outpatient setting.
• May perform case management, discharge or after care planning as needed.
• Demonstrate a positive, empathetic and professional attitude towards customers always. When patient needs are not met, acknowledge and work to resolve complaints. Recognize that patient safety is a top priority.

OTHER FUNCTIONS:

• Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.

Qualifications

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

• Master's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling or Human Services field required.
• One or more years’ experience working with comparable patient population required.

LICENSES/DESIGNATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS:

• Requisite state or national licensure for professional therapy providers or eligible for state licensure as a professional therapy provider.
• CPR and de-escalation/restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility).
• First aid may be required based on state or facility.

While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the requirements of the job, management reserves the right to add or remove duties from particular jobs when circumstances (e.g. emergencies, changes in workload, rush jobs or technological developments) dictate.

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